5-Nitro-7-azaindole

CAS: 101083-92-5

Ref. 3D-FN15227

Product Information

• Name: 5-Nitro-7-azaindole
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Nitro-7-azaindole is a heterocyclic compound that is structurally related to the furoquinolines. It has been shown to act as an inhibitor of benzene and pyridine oxidases, which are enzymes that catalyze the conversion of these compounds into reactive intermediates. The reaction mechanism of 5-Nitro-7-azaindole with benzene and pyridine oxidases involves the formation of covalent bonds with reactive sulfur atoms in the enzyme active site. 5-Nitro-7-azaindole also inhibits bacterial growth by inhibiting DNA synthesis. This compound has been found to be scalable and can be produced at large scales without loss in quality. 5-Nitro-7-azaindole is not stereoselective and it is not an aromatic system, meaning that it does not have a benzene ring.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 163.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₅N₃O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder